UPDATE – 2 am GMT – The rain is coming down quite heavily now, and puddles have already started to form on the outfield. However, the positive news is that The Gabba has a sand-based outfield, so drainage won’t be an issue. Typically, rain breaks tend to halt the batting side’s momentum, forcing them to reset. In this case, the Indian seamers were just beginning to find their rhythm, troubling both Usman Khawaja and Nathan McSweeney with a few close calls. As a result, Australia might actually welcome this break, while India may not be as pleased with the interruption. Stay tuned for more news.

UPDATE – 2 am GMT – The rain is coming down quite heavily now, and puddles have already started to form in the outfield. However, the positive news is that The Gabba has a sand-based outfield, so drainage won’t be an issue. Typically, rain breaks tend to halt the batting side’s momentum, forcing them to reset. In this case, however, the Indian seamers were just beginning to find their rhythm, troubling both Usman Khawaja and Nathan McSweeney with a few close calls. As a result, Australia might actually welcome this break, while India may not be as pleased with the interruption. Stay tuned for more news.

UPDATE – The rain is coming down quite heavily now, and puddles have already started to form on the outfield. However, the positive news is that The Gabba has a sand-based outfield, so drainage won’t be an issue.

UPDATE – 1.51 am GMT – Uh oh! The rain has returned, and it’s getting dark overhead. Mark Nicholas informs that showers were expected during this time of the day, and the forecast has unfortunately proven accurate. The players are off the field, and the ground staff have quickly covered the entire square as the rain is coming down quite heavily. We will have to wait and see how long this delay lasts. Stay tuned for further updates.

UPDATE – 1.51 am GMT – Uh oh! The rain has returned, and it’s getting dark overhead. Mark Nicholas informs that showers were expected during this time of day, and the forecast has unfortunately proven accurate. The players are off the field, and the ground staff have quickly covered the entire square as the rain is coming down quite heavily. We will have to wait and see how long this delay lasts. Stay tuned for further updates.

13.2 – Back of a length, just outside off, Nathan McSweeney confidently makes another leave.

Uh oh! The rain has returned, and it’s getting dark overhead. Mark Nicholas informs that showers were expected during this time of day, and the forecast has unfortunately proven accurate. The players are off the field again, and the ground staff are making their way out to cover the pitch.

13.1 – Good length, around the fifth stump line, Nathan McSweeney holds his bat up and makes a leave.

12.6 – Outside off, on a length, Usman Khawaja leaves it alone.

Batsman_1 : Usman Khawaja 19(47)

Batsman_2 : Nathan McSweeney 4(31)

Bowler : Mohammed Siraj 0/13(4)

Over : 13

Run : 0

Wicket : 0

Score : 28/0

12.5 – Another one that goes past the bat! A long stare at the deck from Khawaja! On a length, around off and angling away from the batter. Usman Khawaja takes a step out and tries to get nearer to the ball. Has a poke at it away from the body and misses on the outside edge.

12.4 – Full and on off, Usman Khawaja pushes it to cover.

12.3 – Fuller and on middle, Usman Khawaja steps out and taps it straight to mid on.

12.2 – A peach from Siraj!

Mohammed Siraj (3-1-13-0) returns to the attack, replacing Jasprit Bumrah.

12.1 – Comes from over the wicket and hurls it on a length, at the stumps, Usman Khawaja keeps it out.

11.6 – A louder appeal for LBW this time, but turned down by the umpire! On a length, around middle and leg, Nathan McSweeney is beaten on the inside edge as the ball nips back in and hits him high on the pad. Looked to be going down leg.

Batsman_1 : Nathan McSweeney 4(31)

Batsman_2 : Usman Khawaja 19(41)

Bowler : Akash Deep 0/2(3)

Over : 12

Run : 0

Wicket : 0

Score : 28/0

11.5 – A stifled appeal for LBW but looks like it was well above the stumps!

11.4 – Another good leave from McSweeney! Angling in, on a length, just outside off, Nathan McSweeney trusts the line and the bounce and holds his bat up to make a leave.

11.3 – Back of a length, on middle and leg, Nathan McSweeney gets behind the line and dabs it to mid on.

11.2 – On a length, on off, Nathan McSweeney blocks it to mid off.

11.1 – Angling into the stumps, on a length. The ball takes off the deck a bit more than McSweeney was anticipating and he misses on the tuck across the line. Hits him high on the thigh.

10.6 – That’s the line and length to target! Just outside off, on a good length, Usman Khawaja has a feel for it but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Batsman_1 : Usman Khawaja 19(41)

Batsman_2 : Nathan McSweeney 4(25)

Bowler : Jasprit Bumrah 0/8(6)

Over : 11

Run : 2

Wicket : 0

Score : 28/0

10.5 – A bit fuller than a good length, on middle, Nathan McSweeney steps across slightly and tickles it to fine leg for a single.

10.4 – Good length, just outside off, angling in a bit, Nathan McSweeney knows where his off stump is and decides to make a leave.

10.2 – Outside off, on a length, left alone by Khawaja.

10.3 – On a length, just around off, Usman Khawaja hops across a bit and tucks it to deep square leg for a single.

10.1 – Bumrah lands it on a fuller length, at the stumps, Usman Khawaja gets his bat low and blocks it to mid on.

9.4 – Over middle and leg, on a length, Nathan McSweeney tucks it to mid-wicket.

9.3 – On a good length, well outside off, Nathan McSweeney shoulders arms.

9.2 – Back of a length again, but outside off, easy leave this time for Nathan McSweeney!

9.6 – Comes from around the wicket to the left-hander and goes very full at the toes, Usman Khawaja flicks it to fine leg for a single.

Batsman_1 : Usman Khawaja 18(37)

Batsman_2 : Nathan McSweeney 3(23)

Bowler : Akash Deep 0/2(2)

Over : 10

Run : 2

Wicket : 0

Score : 26/0